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Sacrificial sword straddled Christian-Viking divide
Archaeologists believe the Linschoten Sword was forged to straddle both worlds.
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1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer
A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed an Early Middle Ages hoard that contains 200 artifacts, including a pendant that ...
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Nazi Symbol Found On A Viking Artifact Is 1,000 Years Older Than World War II
Mysteries about Vikings, such as what happened to ... For thousands of years, humans used swastikas for religious purposes, with the symbol having a positive meaning of good luck and happiness.
1,000-Year-Old Viking-Era Artefact Could Be Thor's Hammer In Making
Archaeologists in northern Germany have uncovered a significant Viking-era hoard dating back to the Early Middle Ages. The ...